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Newspaper

Barnesville Gazette

Location

Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1897

Page

4

Dr Miles Restorative Remedies Testimonial Ad

Mr. M Hunter of Gowanda New York reports relief after using Dr Miles Blood Purifier and Nerve and Liver Pills for itching piles eczema and catarrh. A West Virginia clergyman Rev C H Cox with his wife praise the Blood Purifier and Nervine for tired nerves headaches and shoulder soreness. Dr Miles remedies sold with guarantee and free heart and nerves booklet from Elkhart Indiana.

M. Hunter Hunter House Gowanda N. Y Miles C. H. Cox West Grafton W. Va Dr. Miles Medical Co Elkhart Ind

A Bicycle Fiasco and a Plea for Patience with Horses

A humorous account of a novice trying to ride a bicycle in Milledgeville. The rider repeatedly falls, tires punctured against trees, and finally leads the bike into town in defeat. The author contrasts this with affection for a well behaved horse and argues patience with animals is noble and essential.

Milledgeville Rattler J.irrLe Ben

Boynton Proposes Local Option Dispensary Plan

Hon James S Boynton of Spalding county introduced a prohibition measure that was defeated and then reconsidered. The Atlanta correspondent notes Boynton may push a local option dispensary amendment, a novelty in South Carolina and seen as a test of Democratic local option theory.

James S. Boynton Spalding County Atlanta Macon Telegraph Boynton South Carolina

Chamberlains Pain Balm Endorsed By Users

Persuasive letters from readers like L. G. Bagley of Hueneme California praise Chamberlains Pain Balm as the best remedy for pain after years of family use. The ad claims it cures rheumatism backache sprains and swellings and notes sale by J H Blackburn Druggist.

Chamberlain L. G. Bagley Hueneme Cal J. H. Blackburn

Dr Miles Pain Pills and Africana Claim Cures

An advertisement asserts Africana cures eczema and catarrh while Dr Miles Pain Pills cure neuralgia. The claim presents the products as permanent remedies with no supporting evidence or medical endorsement.

Miles

Restorative Nervine Promises Health Through Nerve Strength

A testimonial driven ad extols Dr Miles Restorative Nervine for relief from nervousness insomnia and fatigue. It cites Mrs Wm A Thompson of Columbus Wis and Mrs Kathrine Puerner of Jefferson Wis praising gains in sleep mood and energy after using the product with nerve and liver pills and claims a money back offer and a free book on the heart and nerves.

Miles Wm. A. Thompson Columbus Wis Miles’ Nervine Chicago Kathrine Puerner Jefferson, Wis Dr. Miles Medical Co Elkhart Ind

Death of Mr John L Banks A Hollowville Citizen

Mr John L Banks of Hollowville died last Sunday at about fifty three years old after a period of ill health. A gallant Confederate veteran he returned from the war to become an industrious pillar of Pike county and leaves a wife and family. Friends extend sympathy to the bereaved family.

John L. Banks Hollowville Pike County Banks

Health through digestion and Shaker Digestive Cordial

A speaker urges proper care and digestion to avoid illness and notes food builds health. The piece promotes Shaker Digestive Cordial as a stomach aid that helps digestion and strength, with trial bottles available for ten cents.

One Minute Cough Cure

A brief note touts a product named One Minute Cough Cure claiming rapid relief. The terse line presents the item as designed to treat coughing.

Wheat sowing spreads as farmers plant seed grain

Last week we noted local farmers sowing wheat and reports from Jackson Argus mirror the trend. Seed wheat demand is high as farmers share plans to sow large acreages and expect favorable prices, with many eager to plant at least some of their ground.

The Jackson Argus Sec

New House Rising on Ann Street for Mr W T J Chapman

Barnesville sees rapid growth as a new residence on Ann Street nears completion for Mr W T J Chapman and his family. The house is nearly finished and Chapman plans to move in soon. The community anticipates their welcome.

Ann Street W.T.J Chapman Barnesville Mr. Chapman

Local man Paul Seaman returns to Barnesville from Texas

Paul Seaman, who has lived in Texas for four years, returned to Barnesville last week and is staying with Judge and Mrs. W. A. Prout. He is reported to be doing well and has many friends in Barnesville.

Paul Seaman Texas Barnesville W. A. Prout

Ladies Ad Contest For Block's Candy Prize

Advertisers vie for five pounds of Block's fancy candy by submitting ads based on John T. Middlebrooks selling the best groceries at lowest prices. Open to ladies only, entries range between 25 and 300 words. Contest closes December 16.

John T. Middlebrooks John T

Gilmore Dead Reverend Gilmore Sr. Dies

Reverend J C Gilmore Sr longtime pastor of Gilmore's Baptist Church in the community died Saturday. He was a well known Black religious leader with a large following among local African Americans.

J. C. Gilmore Sr Gilmore’s Baptist Church

DeWitt’s Little Early Risers Promote Liver Health

An advertisement from W. A. Wright touts DeWitt's Little Early Risers as famous pills for constipation biliousness indigestion and liver troubles claiming quick prosperity to the man whose liver is in good condition.

M. B. Ford Ruddell DeWitt W. A. Wiicut W. A. Wright

Cotton Hoarded By Farmers Slows Trade In Region

Farmers hold large cotton stocks as prices stay low, trading slowed and debts unpaid. The text notes uncertainty about future prices and urges selling cotton as it is gathered to revive business.

Dr Miles Nerve Plast for Spinal Weakness Sold Fast

Owns doctors and druggists hawk Dr Miles Nerve Plast for spinal weakness. Advertisements claim the remedy strengthens nerves and promises quick relief at two cents per bottle.

Dr. Miles

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Mr. M. Hunter Gowanda, N.Y Eorror Nervine Newhouse Gilmore
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